Generosity Commended
1Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace God has given the churches of Macedonia. 2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy anddeep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. 3For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,…
1Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace God has given the churches of Macedonia. 2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy anddeep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. 3For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,…
Cross References
Matthew 20:15
Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?'
Romans 2:4
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you to repentance?
Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 2:9
My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?'
Romans 2:4
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you to repentance?
Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 2:9
My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
Treasury of Scripture
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
in.
the abundance.
their deep.
the riches.
liberality. Gr. simplicity.
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